Power Predictor Arrives
I’m pleased to announce that the Power Predictor arrived on Tuesday, after ordering it on Saturday, which I thought was pretty quick delivery. The 6m extension cable arrived separately yesterday (Wednesday). We’re planning on erecting the device at the weekend, after Stockport Radio Society have finished their radio competition. The instructions state that we should do a 24 hour test first, before leaving it for at least one month to gather our wind speed data.
Our plan is to test a few different locations at our site once we have been advised by a surveyor and a Peak Park planning officer on which location would be of satisfaction to both. As you might be aware of already, we anticipate a lengthy struggle in seeking planning permission in the Peak Park and feel we’ll have to compromise on the location of the wind turbine and also the size. The Power Predictor will allow us to test wind speeds for 3 different locations, and compare the data online thus simplifying the decision on which turbine to purchase if a compromise is required.
Here’s a list of the contents which I’ve copied from the outside of the box:
- 1 x Solar and wind gauge
- 1 x Waterproof data recorder
- 1 x 512mb SD memory card
- 1 x USB memory card reader
- 1 x 5m cable
- 1 x Mounting bracket with 2 cable ties
- 1 x User manual
There’s also a 9v pp3 battery supplied and a velcro strip for affixing the data recorder, but personally I think I’ll use a couple of additional cable ties too.
I’ve taken some photos of Power Predictor and the accessories to show what’s in the box. Please click on the images to see enlargements.
Power Predictor Box
Power Predictor Contents
Power Predictor Kit
Power Predictor Cup Anemometer
Power Predictor Data Logger
Power Predictor Data Logger Close Up
Power Predictor USB Pen
